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Meatless Monday (SPECIAL EDITION): 12 Must-Try Vegetarian Dishes for Sonoran Restaurant Week

This covers Sonoran Restaurant Week 2019. This year's Restaurant Week runs September 4–13, 2026see who's taking part.

Meatless Monday (SPECIAL EDITION): 12 Must-Try Vegetarian Dishes for Sonoran Restaurant Week

Sep 9, 20192 min read

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve been all about Sonoran Restaurant Week here at Tucson Foodie. Fortunately, whether you eat meat or not, there’s something for you at many of the 34 restaurants participating in this inaugural year.

Listed below in alphabetical order are 12 highlighted vegetarian dishes, but there are even more. Head on over to the official Sonoran Restaurant Week website to view them all.

Hola Hemp Tamales at Charro Vida

Hola Hemp tamal and vegetables (Photo courtesy of Hola Hemp)
Hola Hemp tamal and vegetables (Photo courtesy of Hola Hemp)

This dish includes one original and one red chipotle tamale, with avocado, nopales en chile rojo & frijoles campos. View full menu

Spicy Vegan Curry at Culinary Dropout

Griddled sweet potato, eggplant, snap pea, cauliflower, shiitake mushroom, black rice. View full menu

Red Curry Custard at Feast

Served over steamed rice and sautéed spinach with rice-crusted onion rings, cilantro, mint and scallion. View full menu

Pumpkin & Ricotta Cannelloni at Hacienda Del Sol (Grill or Terazza)

Roasted Beet, Mushroom, Roasted Apple, Pecan, Sage. View full menu

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Alfredo at HUB Restaurant & Creamery

Fettuccine, roasted red bell pepper alfredo, chili flake, pecorino romano, grilled broccoli. View full menu

Cauliflower “Parmigiana” at North Italia

Rustic marinara, calabrian chile cream, zucchini & sweet potato noodles. View full menu

Veggie Ramen at OBON

Ramen at OBON Sushi Bar Ramen (Credit: Matthew Martinez)
Ramen at OBON Sushi Bar Ramen (Credit: Matthew Martinez)

OBON’s Veggie Ramen features a vegetarian red miso broth, sautéed onion and mushroom, bamboo shoots, enoki mushroom, barbeque jackfruit, and black garlic oil. View full menu

Coles Con Mole Chilhuacle at Penca

Brussel sprouts seared with yellow mole, and served atop amaranth. View full menu

Carne Asada Bowl* at Reforma

Marinated steak, black beans, potatoes, spanish rice, avocado, cabbage, queso fresco, Jalisco, lime crema, mexicana salsa. View full menu

*This dish can be made vegan by eliminating lime crema and subbing crispy tofu for steak

Rigatoni at Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink

Vodka sauce, basil, grana. View full menu

Zucchini Noodle Pasta Primavera at Renee’s Organic Oven

Artichoke, red peppers, garlic, onions, basil, broccoli, kalamata olives and spinach (gluten free, can be vegan, vegetarian or have the organic meat options added). View full menu

It should be noted that Renee’s offers a variety of vegetarian dishes – head over to the official website for the full menu.

Mediterranean Penne Pasta at Zona 78

Artichokes, kalamata olives, pine nuts, tomatoes, feta, cilantro pesto. View full menu

Sonoran Restaurant Week takes place September 6 – 15 at participating restaurants all over Tucson. For more information, including hours, menus, and contact information, visit sonoranrestaurantweek.com.

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@Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy after 4 pm, bringing cocktails, tapas, disco lights, and a lively bar atmosphere to the same space. The dual concept comes from the team behind Talega Coffee Co., with coffee and scratch-made breakfast and lunch served during the day, followed by happy hour and bar service at night.

Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩 

“Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo 

Photos courtesy of @_velvetcowboy 
Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

#tucsonnews@Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy after 4 pm, bringing cocktails, tapas, disco lights, and a lively bar atmosphere to the same space. The dual concept comes from the team behind Talega Coffee Co., with coffee and scratch-made breakfast and lunch served during the day, followed by happy hour and bar service at night. Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩 “Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo Photos courtesy of @_velvetcowboy Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonnews
@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs through September 13, 2026, offering a variety of prix fixe menus across Tucson.🍝🍕

Where to get pizza & Italian durning Sonoran Restaurant Week:

@anello_pizzeria 
@dominicksrealitalian 
@doscabezas
@fentonellispizzeria 
@fiammepizza 
@reillypizza 
@frescotucson 
@zio_peppe_az 

For more details, visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw

#tucsonfoodie #sonoranrestaurantweek@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs through September 13, 2026, offering a variety of prix fixe menus across Tucson.🍝🍕 Where to get pizza & Italian durning Sonoran Restaurant Week: @anello_pizzeria @dominicksrealitalian @doscabezas @fentonellispizzeria @fiammepizza @reillypizza @frescotucson @zio_peppe_az For more details, visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw #tucsonfoodie #sonoranrestaurantweek
@Asaditoszulmyta started with a tent and a grill on Tucson’s south side. Now, a year later, the Salvadoran food stand has grown into a food truck, a Central American market, and a gathering place for Tucson’s Latin American community.

Stop by Asaditos Zulmyta for their grand opening and Central American Independence Day celebration on Sept 12th from 7-10pm! Enjoy free aguas frescas, specials, a DJ, and more. 

Don’t forget to walk over and grab a coffee at @Redcaptaincoffee! 

4004 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 

Thanks for having us, @Asaditoszulmyta!@Asaditoszulmyta started with a tent and a grill on Tucson’s south side. Now, a year later, the Salvadoran food stand has grown into a food truck, a Central American market, and a gathering place for Tucson’s Latin American community. Stop by Asaditos Zulmyta for their grand opening and Central American Independence Day celebration on Sept 12th from 7-10pm! Enjoy free aguas frescas, specials, a DJ, and more. Don’t forget to walk over and grab a coffee at @Redcaptaincoffee! 4004 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ Thanks for having us, @Asaditoszulmyta!
This year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in @sonoranrestaurantweek from September 4-13. Also, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.❤️

Here’s the full list, in alphabetical order. 

@agavehousetucson 
@ameliastucson 
@bktacos 
@bocatucson 
@buendia.breakfast.lunch 
@asadataqueria 
@casadelrioaz 
@elcharro.cafe 
@crudamariscos 
@elmezquitetucson 
@humo.tucson
@lachingadacocina 
@lafridamexicangrill 
@laollamexicancafe 
@nanas_kitchen_2008 
@reformatucson 
@seiskitchen 
@sonoramoonshine 

Don’t forget to upload your receipts to enter our giveaway🎉

More on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw
Presented by @Visittucson 

#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodieThis year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in @sonoranrestaurantweek from September 4-13. Also, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.❤️ Here’s the full list, in alphabetical order. @agavehousetucson @ameliastucson @bktacos @bocatucson @buendia.breakfast.lunch @asadataqueria @casadelrioaz @elcharro.cafe @crudamariscos @elmezquitetucson @humo.tucson @lachingadacocina @lafridamexicangrill @laollamexicancafe @nanas_kitchen_2008 @reformatucson @seiskitchen @sonoramoonshine Don’t forget to upload your receipts to enter our giveaway🎉 More on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw Presented by @Visittucson #tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie